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"Leadbelly" Google images, 2010
American Roots Music
Essential Question: To what extent is the human experience in American music one which transcends time periods?
Assignment: Trace your favorite artist back 5 steps to discover his or her influences. Present your research to the class in one of the following formats:
As you conduct your research, I will occasionally ask that you reflect on the information you are finding. You will reflect on Penzu, an online reflection notebook, and email your response to me at lisa.sessions@asheville.k12.nc.us Find Penzu here: https://penzu.com/p
Reminder: If you try to copy and paste from a Microsoft Word document, you will get code language, so try saving your document into notepad instead.
American Roots Music
Essential Question: To what extent is the human experience in American music one which transcends time periods?
Assignment: Trace your favorite artist back 5 steps to discover his or her influences. Present your research to the class in one of the following formats:
- Glog(A digital "poster" that includes images, text, links to videos of musicians playing, etc.) Tutorial here: http://www.slideshare.net/paviter/snapshots-glogster-step-guide
- Research paper with pictures
- Powerpoint
- Capzles (Digital timeline with embedded videos, images, text) Webpage link here: http://www.capzles.com/ Sample Capzle here: http://www.capzles.com/#/5c59050f-e5d1-4d3a-99b4-965ced276af7/
Artwork portfolio with textAs you conduct your research, I will occasionally ask that you reflect on the information you are finding. You will reflect on Penzu, an online reflection notebook, and email your response to me at lisa.sessions@asheville.k12.nc.us Find Penzu here: https://penzu.com/p
You will also be asked to share your findings, struggles, and successes with your peers on our discussion board. The discussion board is here:
http://americanliterature2010.wikispaces.com/message/list/home